Thousands of Britons set to break out barbeques for first time since lockdown easing allowed

Britons are getting ready for their first taste of summer today, as thousands are set to break out their barbeques for the first time under 75F sunshine since lockdown easing first began. Boris Johnson this week gave the green light for two households to merge into ‘support bubbles’ from today, meaning they can interact indoors … Read more

UK to enjoy 79F heatwave from tomorrow as lockdown eases

Britons finally able to reunite with loved ones this weekend may well be firing up the barbecue for the occasion, with the UK set to enjoy 79F (26C) temperatures, making it hotter than Benidorm. Boris Johnson this week gave the green light for two households to merge into ‘support bubbles’ from Saturday, but only if one … Read more

Coronavirus England: Hot weather to test weekend lockdown

The UK Government is holding its breath this evening ahead of a weekend when temperatures are expected to hit 80F as Downing Street insisted England must wait until Monday for lockdown rules to be loosened.  Boris Johnson yesterday set out a significant easing of restrictions which will enable up to half a dozen people from … Read more

UK Weather: Driest May ever set to continue with 82F weekend

Britons are set for scorching 82F (28C) sunshine this weekend in what could be the ‘driest May ever’, as odds are slashed on June being the hottest on record. The mercury will widely hit 77F to 81F (25C to 27C) today and potentially 82F (28C) in more isolated spots, as lockdown restrictions are eased across … Read more

UK Weather: 26C heatwave predicted before lockdown ends

Britons are set to bask in scorching 79F (26C) temperatures tomorrow in the last three days of lockdown sun, before Arctic air brings wintry showers on Sunday and Britain goes back to work next week. It comes ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing a five-step plan for Britain’s ‘second phase’ of the coronavirus lockdown … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Hottest day of the year so far during lockdown

Brits all over the UK have ignored lockdown rules today to flock to parks, beaches and promenades as temperatures hit 75F (23C) on one of the hottest days of the year.  Despite government pleas and warnings of strong fines from police for breaching lockdown rules, beaches were packed up and down the country, with people … Read more